The Gaspésie Tour is a legendary scenic drive that loops around the huge Gaspé Peninsula. National Geographic Traveler included this region in its 20 Best Trips of 2011, while the renowned Michelin Green Guide gave it 3 stars.
Côte-Nord borders the St. Lawrence for 1250 kilometres (775 miles), from Tadoussac to Blanc-Sablon. This region’s coastline has been designated the Whale Route, since 13 different species, including the blue whale, can be found in the waters of the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence. From several locations, you can participate in sea excursions by boat, Zodiac or even sea kayak to observe these fascinating mammals. Whales can also be seen from the shore.
Go on a National Park Tour to see the best of what Québec maritime has to offer. Our ten national parks present ten different ways to experience the nature, culture and history of our regions.
The Lighthouse Trail takes you to unique buildings and sites all along the St. Lawrence coast. This self-guided tour is also an opportunity to learn about an important part of Québec history.
Discover the outstanding coastal scenery of Saguenay Fjord National Park all year round. Admire the impressive Saguenay Fjord and the majestic St. Lawrence River during a hike or sea excursion!
Anticosti National Park, Québec's largest open-air interpretation centre, provides front row seats for viewing the island's natural entertainment. You will be awed by the richness of its flora, fauna and landscapes.
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Miguasha National Park contains fossils that recount a specific episode of life on earth. Museum visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to become familiar with this natural treasure.
The M/V Nordik Express arriving in Natashquan. This authentic supply ship serves the coastal villages of the Lower North Shore, Minganie and Anticosti Island.
Enjoy spectacular vistas, as here in the rigolets (small fjord-like sheltered arms of the sea) between La Tabatière and Saint-Augustin. This area is dotted with hundreds of islands.
Sculpted by the sea, the unique limestone monoliths in the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve of Canada are proud witnesses to the passage of time.
Les Galets in Natashquan is a heritage site made up of 12 warehouses that were once used by the cod fishery. There is also a 6-kilometre (4-miles) beach nearby.
Middle Bay, a typical village on the Lower North Shore. A total of 14 such villages provide hospitality in this region and are home to 5600 anglophone, francophone and Innu residents.
Anticosti Island is home to over 160,000 white-tailed deer. Hunting, salmon fishing, hiking and sea kayaking are among the many activities on offer here.
Route 138 begins again in Vieux-Fort and links the six easternmost villages of Côte-Nord, all the way to Blanc-Sablon.
In the Lower North shore community of La Romaine, the Innu will introduce you to their traditional crafts. They are one of the only remaining nomadic indigenous peoples in North America.
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